1950 Map of Endicott

About this map

Endicott serves as the primary hub of this eastern Washington landscape, situated where the Union Pacific railroad line follows the contours of Rebel Flat Creek. The area’s geography is defined by a series of parallel drainage systems, including Union Flat Creek and Alkali Flat Creek, which carve through the plateau towards the Palouse River at the northern edge of the sheet. The settlement pattern reflects a mid-century agricultural economy, dotted with community landmarks like the Lacrosse Grange and Wilcox Grange, along with small clusters at Thera and Dusty. Dozens of Windmills are recorded across the terrain, indicating the vital importance of groundwater management for the isolated farmsteads and rural schools that once populated these flats. The map also meticulously logs river mileage and infrastructure such as Fisher Bridge, providing a precise look at the rural infrastructure of Whitman County before modern highway expansion.